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Of or at the front
“A white police tent yesterday covered the front garden of the house as forensic tests were carried out.”
In a leading position
“The front runners appeared to be best placed to win the race.”
Existing or coming before in time or order
Of or pertaining to the abdomen
A position or place directly in front
“The eyes are located on the front of the head rather than the sides, giving them binocular vision.”
An appearance or form of behavior assumed by a person to conceal their genuine feelings
“Some people can apparently put up a front and pretend to be someone they are not.”
Any face of a building, especially that of the main entrance
“Plans to keep the facade had to be dropped when the front of the building was found to be in poor condition.”
The total area in which opposing armies face each other
“The Third Infantry reached the front early that morning.”
The domain in which something or someone is active
“The directors are interested to know how the company is doing on the sales front.”
A person or organization serving as a cover for subversive or illegal activities
“The whole laundromat thing is just a front for his illegal activities.”
Boldness and confidence of manner
“They seem to be natural-born show-offs who've got lots of face and front, but often no talent.”
The beginning, opening, or first part
“Little Miss Impatient pushed her way to the front of the queue.”
A promenade at a seaside resort
“We took a leisurely stroll along the front to the marina.”
The person at the front or proceeds first
An outer layer covering the surface of something
A facial outline or feature
An excuse or pretext to avoid a commitment or responsibility
The external side or surface of something
A person sent or authorized to officially represent others
A woman's chest or breasts
A group working together to advance its shared political, social, or artistic ideas
Top advantage in a competition, occupying the front position, leading the rest
A front, high, or line used to represent atmospheric conditions on a map
A person or thing used to mislead or lure someone into a trap
A person's face
A deceptive representation or argument creating a false appearance of strength
A line of equal or constant temperature on a graph or chart, such as a weather map
An organization which secretly acts as the public face of a covert group
The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water
A particular aspect or feature of something
A nominal leader or head without real power
The courage or confidence needed to do something difficult or dangerous
A display or indication of a quality or emotion
A department or organization that performs a specified function
To face or look out on to
“One assumes that an oceanfront room would front the ocean.”
To lead, command or direct (a group of people)
“Elise will front a group of demonstrators protesting the new laws.”
(slang) To assume false or disingenuous appearances
“Boy, don't try to front. I know just what you are!”
To face, resist or oppose with boldness or courage
To be the presenter of (a broadcast program)
(distance oneself from) To get a sizable lead in a contest
(look over) To have a view in a specified direction, typically from above
To face or come upon something confronting or challenging
To hide or conceal something (literally or figuratively)
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